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Users installing Windows 11’s 24H2 updates found their machines mysteriously “heavier” — an 8.63 GB Windows Update cache that resisted cleanup tools — while, in a very different arena, surgeons at Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi executed a painstaking 10‑hour microsurgical replantation to save...

Windows 11’s latest major feature update has delivered headline changes and welcome feature work, but the rollout has also exposed a long, cross-cutting list of regressions that have landed on users and IT teams in unpredictable ways — from stubborn update caches and broken audio stacks to blue...

Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.6682 (KB5065782) to the Beta Channel on September 12, 2025 — a targeted maintenance-and-experience flight for PCs running Windows 11, version 24H2 that layers incremental Copilot-era UX polish, accessibility improvements, and a handful of...

Windows 11’s September Patch Tuesday brings a sizeable, feature-packed cumulative update—KB5065426 (Build 26100.6584)—that mixes small but welcome taskbar and File Explorer polish with deeper on-device AI components and an unusually large offline payload that deserves careful attention from both...

Windows 11’s built‑in antivirus, Microsoft Defender, is normally updated automatically through Windows Update — but when that pipeline falters, administrators and power users must know how to update Defender manually, safely, and at scale to avoid windows of exposure that attackers will happily...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 test build quietly removes two long-running pieces of Windows heritage — WordPad and Windows Mixed Reality — while shipping a set of newer, developer‑ and servicing‑focused features that point to where Microsoft wants Windows to go next. The change is consequential...

Today Microsoft published Windows 11 Build 26100.5061 (KB5064081) to Insiders on the Release Preview Channel for Windows 11, version 24H2, delivering a broad mix of AI-driven features, quality fixes, and platform changes that will begin rolling out to wider audiences in the coming weeks. The...

KB5065505 is a Microsoft update that delivers Phi Silica AI component version 1.2507.797.0 targeted to AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 (version 24H2). Overview and what this article covers What KB5065505 is and which devices it applies to. What Phi Silica is and why Microsoft ships...

Encountering error code 0x800f0838 during Windows update installations, particularly when using .MSU (Microsoft Standalone Update) files, can be a significant hindrance. This error typically halts the update process, rolls back any changes, and displays a failure message accompanied by the error...

When it comes to keeping your Windows setup in tip-top shape, the advice from Microsoft is typically gospel. But now, the tech giant has thrown a curveball: a big no-no on manually installing the Windows Update Standalone Installer (MSU) packages for the most recent iterations of Windows 11 24H2...

The landscape of Windows 11 updates is always shifting, but recent developments with the 24H2 update, highlighted by a sizable September security update (KB5043080), have left users pondering the intricacies and implications of what this means. Grab your digital compass, because we're diving...

As of October 15, 2024, Windows 11 users are facing new developments regarding the 24H2 update, which has sparked both intrigue and trepidation within the community. The recent bulletin highlights that substantial updates—amounting to a hefty 8.63 GB—will now be contingent upon having the latest...

Exciting times, Windows users! Just when you thought you could count on the latest updates for your operating system to enhance your experience, enter the Windows 11 24H2 update—a release that’s turning into a storage-stealing monster. Launched over a week ago, this new update has users...

Have you noticed your Windows 11 machine feeling a bit cramped after updating to the 24H2 version? Don't hit panic mode or check your math skills—you're not miscalculating available storage. It turns out there's a widespread bug in the latest update that leaves a surprising 9GB of occupied space...

The arrival of Windows 11 24H2 has been generally positive, featuring fewer major issues than prior updates. Yet, a rather peculiar bug has emerged: an undeletable 8.63 GB Windows update cache that has been troubling users since the update's rollout. If you're scratching your head wondering how...

In a landscape frequently marred by glitchy updates and malfunctioning software, Windows 11 users are once again facing an unsettling dilemma—a gap between expectation and reality that can leave even the most seasoned tech enthusiasts pulling their hair out. Reports have emerged that...

Introduction Many Windows users are still holding their breath for the rollout of Windows 11's eagerly anticipated annual major update—version 24H2. Though it’s currently available for the new Copilot+ PC devices, it seems that Microsoft is struggling quite a bit even before the broader release...

Introduction In a move that further solidifies its commitment to bolster security and improve user experience, Microsoft has recently rolled out its latest Patch Tuesday update—KB5043080—targeting Windows 11 24H2 users, particularly those on Copilot+ equipped PCs. This update comes on the heels...

Microsoft has unveiled an innovative approach to enhancing the delivery of continuous innovation with the introduction of Windows 11 checkpoint cumulative updates. These updates are set to transform the update experience for devices running Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025, focusing on...

Greetings, I have finally got a VM to boot to a 'SecureRescueCD' in order to repair my Western Digital MyCloud 6TB drive. I have the 6TB plugged into a USB port, and recognized within Disk Manager. As part of the procedure, I have taken the Drive 'Offline' If I boot the VM without the 6TB...